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An Examination of Sanitation and Hygiene Habit Artifacts Found Aboard Vasa Health, Sanitation, and Life at Sea in Seventeenth-Century Sweden
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-02)
Vasa was a 64-gun Swedish warship in the service of King Gustav II Adolf (r. 1611 – 1632). The vessel sank on its maiden voyage in 1628, taking at least 16 of the approximately 150 persons on board to the depths of Stockholm ...
Detection of Environmental DNA Damage Using Electrochemical Sensors and Mass Spectrometry
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-04)
Nickel exposure has been linked to a variety of health complications including instances of tumors and cancer in living organisms. Exposure to nickel can occur due to pollution from mining or industrial applications. ...
Band Director Perceptions of Student Leadership
(East Carolina University, 2018-05-02)
The purpose of this study was to investigate North Carolina band directors’ perceptions of student leadership and to identify any similarities or differences between the responses of middle school and high school band ...
TOWARDS A MODEL FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF CULTURAL VALUES IN HEALTH COMMUNICATIONS: DISCOURSES OF FOOD AND HEALTH IN THE APPALACHIANS
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-13)
Health outcomes from food-related issues are particularly poor in Appalachian regions; obesity, malnutrition, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and heart disease are prevalent. Recognizing that "old" and "new" Appalachian culture ...
Phenomenological Study of Transformative Learning in Conversion to the Catholic Faith
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-14)
This research explored the phenomenon of learning transformation as it arises in the context of conversion to Catholicism. The theory of transformative learning describes a process of learning and reflection, in which an ...
The effects of a mother-daughter physical activity intervention on child screen time and sedentary behavior
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)
Recent data show that more than half (54%) of children aged 2-5 years do not meet American Academy of Pediatrics screen time guidelines, specifically young girls. Further, increased screen time has been associated with ...
EFFECTIVE USE OF A DRIVING SIMULATOR AS AN INTERVENTION TOOL FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-12)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the interactive driving simulator as an intervention tool for adolescents and young adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder. Method: ...
SALINIZATION IMPACTS ON HISTORICALLY FRESHWATER BACTERIAL COMMUNITIES
(East Carolina University, 2017-12-15)
Microorganisms regulate the movement of energy and nutrients through ecosystems. When environmental changes influence the composition of microbial communities, associated biogeochemical cycles can change in potentially ...
Exploring the Relationship Between Adaptive Sports Participation and Self-Determination of Adults Engaged in Adaptive Sports
(East Carolina University, 2018-01-16)
This study sought to determine if there were relationships between participation in adaptive sports and supports for psychological basic needs. Framed in Self-Determination Theory, the study measured the degree to which ...
An Historical and Ethnographic Study of Cultural Change and Continuity in the Construction and Use of Vernacular Watercraft in the Tanga Region, Tanzania
(East Carolina University, 2019-04-23)
As global technology and corresponding security risks ever expand, traditional lifeways and archaic maritime landscapes are placed in ever greater danger of extinction. Within the Tanga region of Tanzania, numerous maritime ...